The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 3.2 V6 DSG (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 37,800
€ 37,100
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 3.2 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.7
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
55.7 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
167.6
173.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.57 %
General
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
1F
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BUB*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
247 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Eos 3.2 V6
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Eos 3.2 V6
15.19 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Eos 3.2 V6
26 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
526 mi
Eos 3.2 V6
372 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
174.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Eos 3.2 V6
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 3.2 V6
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
